Product Description
Drum Sheet Music Simplified Drum Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription of Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf From the 1968 Album Steppenwolf
Get ready to ignite your drumming with one of the most legendary rock anthems of all time! This professionally prepared drum sheet music for Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf features both a simplified drum arrangement and a full transcription of the iconic studio performance from the bands self-titled 1968 debut album. Famous for its inclusion in the film Easy Rider and often credited as one of the first songs to reference "heavy metal" in its lyrics, this song is an essential part of any drummers classic rock repertoire.
This transcription is crafted to be both accurate and accessible, making it perfect for beginner to intermediate drummers who want to lock in to the powerful, straightforward rock groove that drives the song. The chart captures the driving 4/4 rock beat, dynamic cymbal crashes, well-placed snare fills, and the steady pulse that defines classic late-'60s hard rock.
Whether you're jamming in a garage band, studying rock history, preparing a live set, or teaching students about the foundation of rock drumming, this chart provides a faithful and simplified approach to one of the most celebrated rock hits in music history.
This sheet includes:
A simplified arrangement perfect for learning and practicing solid rock grooves
A full drum transcription of the original performance
Standard, professional drum notation, including all grooves, fills, accents, transitions, and crash points
Carefully organized to follow the structure and dynamics of the song
Designed for practice, performance, rehearsal, and education
Song Information:
Title: Born to Be Wild
Artist: Steppenwolf
Album: Steppenwolf (1968)
Genre: Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Proto-Metal
Tempo: Driving / Medium-Fast
Time Signature: 4/4
Drum Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate
Style: Straight-ahead rock drumming with dynamic energy and attitude
Perfect For:
Rock drummers and classic rock fans
Students and drum teachers focusing on foundational rock styles
Cover bands and tribute acts
Drummers learning performance-ready arrangements
Fans of vintage 60s and 70s hard rock grooves
Musicians preparing for stage, jam sessions, or studio sessions
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